Alan C. Mellaart
Alan C. Mellaart is a highly experienced management consultant in the field of executive search with over 28 years of experience in the industry.
He is the Vice Chairman ofThe British Chambers of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT), one of the UKTI's key strategic partners within the 20 fastest growing economies worldwide.
Since 2005, Alan is also the member ofAssociation of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), a New-York based business consulting and services organisation.
Alan worked as a management consultant in executive search atEgon Zehnder Internationalfrom 1993 to 2001. He then became a partner atK Partners, an associate of Korn Ferry,where he focused on efficiently addressing the recruitment needs of multinational and local clients.
Alan's extensive business experience dates back to his tenure withSpinneys(1948) Ltd., a prominent distributor and retailer in Saudi Arabia. He also served as a Territory Manager atThe Welcome Foundationpharmaceutical company and as a Sales Manager at Tetra Pak in Turkey.
Having graduated with joint honors in Modern Middle Eastern Studies fromDurham Universityin the United Kingdom, Alan's academic background provided him with a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of the region. He further enhanced his knowledge through the Advanced Executive Program at theKellogg Graduate School of ManagementofNorthwestern Universityin 1998.
Alan has also published ‘James Mellaart, the journey to Çatalhöyük’ on which the 2021 BBC documentary ‘Raiders of the Lost Past: the world’s first city’ has since been based.
As the Managing Director ofMellaart International, Alan plays a crucial role in maintaining client relationships and leading the team in executing regional and local executive searches flawlessly. He is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service and helping companies secure executives with the right skills, experience, and cultural compatibility for their success in a competitive marketplace.
Mellaart International is an esteemed member of theIMD International Search Group, a global affiliation of premier executive search firms known for their expertise in their respective markets. Alan firmly believes that human capital is the key to a company's success, and his firm focuses on identifying, recruiting, and retaining top talent to drive business performance and growth.
